My guess is that the title of this piece drew you in because you're the type of person, probably one with the "hyperactive/impulsive" component to your brand of ADHD, who is apt to jump into an activity, project or life experience that has been dangerous to you in the past. Perhaps you took someone up on their dare and signed up for bungee... Read more
Do these things make you crazy impatient?
Waiting in line
Getting stuck in traffic
Long car rides
Sitting through movies
Waiting for people to get to the point?
One reason why people with ADHD tend to be impatient is because of their hyperactivity, impulsivity, restlessness and nearly phobic fear of boredom. Even for the ADHD adult who... Read more
While reading Eileen Bailey's recent SharePost, "When People Stare", it felt like someone punched me square in the stomach... and on a number of different levels. Having a child with ADHD means you, as a parent, more than likely experienced very similar experiences as Eileen and her son. You've been stared at, scorned and have heard your share of... Read more
A new project has been developed to help teenagers with ADHD become safer drivers.
This is a good thing, considering the following sobering statistics:
Teen drivers with ADHD are three times more likely to suffer a significant injury, four times more likely to crash a car and are eight times more likely to lose their... Read more
In exactly seven days from today, my youngest daughter will be turning 21 years of age. For most families, this is a milestone to be celebrated. Most 21 year olds celebrate this momentous day in their lives by partying with friends, maybe even living on the edge a bit by drinking a bit too much, driving a bit too fast, spending too much... Read more
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